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Carmel Church Staff 2012
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To contact Carmel Staff, dial (704) 366-5114, plus the extension number listed in parentheses, or dial (704) 366-5114 eX:110 for the receptionist. Email addresses are listed for those who have them.
| Jim Szeyller - Senior Pastor Jim is the senior pastor and head of staff at Carmel Presbyterian Church. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Jim was raised in San Diego, California and is a graduate of San Diego State and Princeton Theological Seminary. Jim has served churches in Westfield, New Jersey and Lafayette, California and was formally installed at Carmel Presbyterian May 22, 2005. Jim loves God, God’s people and the church with particular passion for mission, spiritual formation and ministries with children and youth.
Jim and his wife Becky are the proud parents of Kristie Courtney and her husband Trent who reside in Charlotte, Ashley McKinley and her husband Troy who reside in California, and their grandchildren Grace and Tavin McKinley.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 111 Email: jim@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Anne Trenka Hilborn - Associate Pastor Anne serves as the Associate Pastor for Missional Care. Originally from Virginia, she attended Virginia Tech and is a die hard “Hokies” fan! Anne & her husband Scott met at seminary - Gordon-Conwell in Boston, Mass. She earned an MRE (Master of Religious Education) in 1983; Scott an M.Div. (Master of Divinity) in 1984. Their children, Katie and Nathan (now young adults), were born as they served their first church in Asheville.
Anne became certified as an educator in the PC(USA) when the children were small, and as they grew she went on to complete her M.Div. (Master of Divinity) coursework at Fuller Theological Seminary, followed by a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Spirituality and Leadership in 1999. Her focus of study was Spiritual Transformation in the Small Group Leader. In 2001 she was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament by the Presbytery of Charlotte. Her passions in ministry are spiritual transformation through the practice of the disciplines and small group ministry. Anne is a former board member of Presbyterians for Renewal and served for many years in leadership of the Wee Kirk Ministry. Currently she serves on the Advisory Team of the Fellowship of Presbyterians.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 116 Email: ahilborn@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Carol Harris - Director of Christian Education
Carol serves as staff liaison on the Spiritual Formation Committee and the Carmel Presbyterian Weekday School. Carol's basic function is to plan, organize, direct and oversee the Christian Education program that includes opportunities for all ages. In addition she maintains the church library and conducts a monthly devotional with the Weekday School children. Her other responsibilities include coordinating the nurseries, the Worship Readiness Ministry and the summer Vacation Bible School.
Carol and her husband Rock are the parents of three adult children. Their son Todd and daughter-in-law Julie are the parents of their first grandchild, Addison. Their daughter Courtney lives in Charlotte and works in the church nursery. Their younger daughter Erin and her husband David live in Salisbury, NC. Carol joined the staff in 1989 as part- time Director of Christian Education.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 115 Email: charris@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Dan Moore - Youth Director and College Age Ministries A native of North Carolina, Dan is a graduate of N.C. State – majoring in Middle School Education! He has been a middle school teacher in Apex, N.C. and Chiangmai, Thailand – where he coached basketball and volleyball teams. Dan served as a Youth Pastor and Young Life Leader (Wyldlife) in Colorado before moving to Thailand again to serve as a Youth Pastor! He and his wife Kelly have two children (Bethany and James) and live near Weddington, N.C..
Phone 704-366-5114 ex 120 Email: dmoore@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Paul Reynolds - Director of Music Paul is the Director of Music at Carmel Presbyterian Church, including Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Handbells, and the Carmel Praise Team. Paul has an undergraduate degree in Sacred Music from Central Bible College in Springfield, MO, and a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
Paul has also taught grades 2-12 and served on the Music Faculty of Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. Paul’s wife, Kristine has a degree in Vocal Performance. They have 1 daughter, Sarah.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 117 Email: preynolds@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Tammy Jarman - Administrative Assistant

Tammy is a proud "MOM" of four – Jon, Madisson, Chris and Brandon, and one beautiful granddaughter, Kaylee. The past 14 years she has worked in the residential construction industry in positions varying from Accounting Assistant, Regional Executive Administrator and Field Superintendent. She is a very active volunteer in church’s technical studio. She is a native of North Carolina, and lives with her son in Matthews, N.C.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext.110 Email: tammy.jarman@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Darlene Conroy - Finance
Darlene Conroy is our part-time bookkeeper and lives in Marvin. She is married to Tim and they have 3 children. Sean, who will be graduating from Indiana University this coming May, Brianna, who is a sophomore at Chapel Hill and Shannon, who is a Junior at Marvin Ridge High School. Darlene enjoys gardening.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 14 Email: finance@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Additional Extensions:Ligon 704-366-5114 Ext.150
Cathcart 704-366-5114 Ext.151
Fellowship 704-366-5114 Ext. 121
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| Jim Szeyller - Senior Pastor Jim is the senior pastor and head of staff at Carmel Presbyterian Church. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Jim was raised in San Diego, California and is a graduate of San Diego State and Princeton Theological Seminary. Jim has served churches in Westfield, New Jersey and Lafayette, California and was formally installed at Carmel Presbyterian May 22, 2005. Jim loves God, God’s people and the church with particular passion for mission, spiritual formation and ministries with children and youth.
Jim and his wife Becky are the proud parents of Kristie Courtney and her husband Trent who reside in Charlotte, Ashley McKinley and her husband Troy who reside in California, and their grandchildren Grace and Tavin McKinley.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 111 Email: jim@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Anne Trenka Hilborn - Associate Pastor Anne serves as the Associate Pastor for Missional Care. Originally from Virginia, she attended Virginia Tech and is a die hard “Hokies” fan! Anne & her husband Scott met at seminary - Gordon-Conwell in Boston, Mass. She earned an MRE (Master of Religious Education) in 1983; Scott an M.Div. (Master of Divinity) in 1984. Their children, Katie and Nathan (now young adults), were born as they served their first church in Asheville.
Anne became certified as an educator in the PC(USA) when the children were small, and as they grew she went on to complete her M.Div. (Master of Divinity) coursework at Fuller Theological Seminary, followed by a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Spirituality and Leadership in 1999. Her focus of study was Spiritual Transformation in the Small Group Leader. In 2001 she was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament by the Presbytery of Charlotte. Her passions in ministry are spiritual transformation through the practice of the disciplines and small group ministry. Anne is a former board member of Presbyterians for Renewal and served for many years in leadership of the Wee Kirk Ministry. Currently she serves on the Advisory Team of the Fellowship of Presbyterians.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 116 Email: ahilborn@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Carol Harris - Director of Christian Education
Carol serves as staff liaison on the Spiritual Formation Committee and the Carmel Presbyterian Weekday School. Carol's basic function is to plan, organize, direct and oversee the Christian Education program that includes opportunities for all ages. In addition she maintains the church library and conducts a monthly devotional with the Weekday School children. Her other responsibilities include coordinating the nurseries, the Worship Readiness Ministry and the summer Vacation Bible School.
Carol and her husband Rock are the parents of three adult children. Their son Todd and daughter-in-law Julie are the parents of their first grandchild, Addison. Their daughter Courtney lives in Charlotte and works in the church nursery. Their younger daughter Erin and her husband David live in Salisbury, NC. Carol joined the staff in 1989 as part- time Director of Christian Education.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 115 Email: charris@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Dan Moore - Youth Director and College Age Ministries A native of North Carolina, Dan is a graduate of N.C. State – majoring in Middle School Education! He has been a middle school teacher in Apex, N.C. and Chiangmai, Thailand – where he coached basketball and volleyball teams. Dan served as a Youth Pastor and Young Life Leader (Wyldlife) in Colorado before moving to Thailand again to serve as a Youth Pastor! He and his wife Kelly have two children (Bethany and James) and live near Weddington, N.C..
Phone 704-366-5114 ex 120 Email: dmoore@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Paul Reynolds - Director of Music Paul is the Director of Music at Carmel Presbyterian Church, including Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Handbells, and the Carmel Praise Team. Paul has an undergraduate degree in Sacred Music from Central Bible College in Springfield, MO, and a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
Paul has also taught grades 2-12 and served on the Music Faculty of Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. Paul’s wife, Kristine has a degree in Vocal Performance. They have 1 daughter, Sarah.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 117 Email: preynolds@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Tammy Jarman - Administrative Assistant

Tammy is a proud "MOM" of four – Jon, Madisson, Chris and Brandon, and one beautiful granddaughter, Kaylee. The past 14 years she has worked in the residential construction industry in positions varying from Accounting Assistant, Regional Executive Administrator and Field Superintendent. She is a very active volunteer in church’s technical studio. She is a native of North Carolina, and lives with her son in Matthews, N.C.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext.110 Email: tammy.jarman@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Darlene Conroy - Finance
Darlene Conroy is our part-time bookkeeper and lives in Marvin. She is married to Tim and they have 3 children. Sean, who will be graduating from Indiana University this coming May, Brianna, who is a sophomore at Chapel Hill and Shannon, who is a Junior at Marvin Ridge High School. Darlene enjoys gardening.
Phone: 704-366-5114 ext. 14 Email: finance@carmelpresbyterian.org
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| Additional Extensions:Ligon 704-366-5114 Ext.150
Cathcart 704-366-5114 Ext.151
Fellowship 704-366-5114 Ext. 121
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Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
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